Hanover College vs. WVU

Comparable Facts

Compare Hanover College in Hanover, IN with West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

West Virginia University is larger than Hanover College based on total student enrollment (23,643 students vs. 1,243 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Hanover College is located in Hanover, IN (Rural Fringe setting); West Virginia University is in Morgantown, WV (Small City setting).
• Hanover College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. West Virginia University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Hanover College 11:1; West Virginia University 19:1.

Hanover College vs. WVU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Hanover College or WVU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Hanover College ($15,169 vs. $23,683).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hanover College are 3.1% lower than at West Virginia University ($14,123 vs. $14,582).
• Hanover College is 341.8% more expensive for in-state tuition than WVU (about $34,534 more per year; $44,638.00 vs. $10,104.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 56% higher at Hanover College than at West Virginia University (about $16,030 more per year; $44,638.00 vs. $28,608.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Hanover College than at West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Hanover College students is 185.2% larger than aid received by West Virginia University students ($35,263 vs. $12,363).

Hanover College vs. WVU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Hanover College or WVU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between WVU and Hanover College.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Hanover College (1200) is 80 points higher than at WVU (1120).
• Incoming Hanover College students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (26 vs. 23 at WVU).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Hanover College 1110/1280; West Virginia University 1010/1220.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Hanover College 23/29; West Virginia University 20/26.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Hanover College - Test optional; WVU - Test optional.
• Enrolled freshman Hanover College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at WVU (3.45).
• WVU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Hanover College (83.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 14.4% at Hanover College vs. 24.8% at WVU.

Hanover College vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Hanover College and WVU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Hanover College's six-year graduation rate (71%) is higher than West Virginia University's (57%).
• Graduates from West Virginia University earn a median of about $2,000 more per year than Hanover College graduates about ten years after starting college ($50,600 vs. $48,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, West Virginia University graduates have a $2,999 lower median loan debt than Hanover College graduates ($24,001 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, WVU graduates have an estimated $31 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Hanover College graduates ($248 vs. $279).
• More Hanover College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.